Training Summary - 2/9/09

This week Lai Fan from Crush paid us a surprise visit! She is preparing for the 10km Mizuno Wave Run in October, so our monthly running day suited fine. We took the same route around Athinahapan. It was the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, so the more superstitious among us were just slightly concerned. I noticed offerings to the spirits along the road. Must've been yummy and plentiful, as we all finished our run without incident.

There was plenty of time left after the 30-minute run, but most of us had already emptied our tanks, so a relaxed technique session was in order. I think this is what we'll be doing after each running session. The dying/dead ones can have a rest while those who wish to try new stuff or work on something they suck at may do so. The Mix is supposed to be fun after all.

I pointed out some things about the BJJ back mount position - the importance of using hooks and also the folly of crossing your legs as in the closed guard. Takedowns were next. I tried a few on Tong, then Ting showed me a couple from his Bujinkan days. I wonder how James Lee is doing these days. We finished up with some striking - 1-2 to low kick, jab to spinning back kick and side kick. Tong is getting better and better with his punches. The right shoulder is coming up less now. Castell also impressed with her low kicks. Just a bit of fine-tuning here and there and she'll be throwing really nice ones soon. The striking part was probably something new for Lai Fan. Hope she enjoyed the class and will join us again soon!